I recently watched Night Patrol (1984) on Tubi. The storyline follows Melvin, a cop who gets demoted to the night shift. He's also an aspiring comedian, struggling to balance both career paths and seeking advice on what he should do.
Directed by Jackie Kong (Blood Diner), the film stars Linda Blair (The Exorcist), Jack Riley (Spaceballs), Billy Barty (Willow), Pat Morita (The Karate Kid), and Sydney Lassick (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).
This is one of those movies that has more misses than hits but is still fun to watch. It has a classic 80s vibe and some entertaining cameos. Pat Morita is always enjoyable. The film starts with an awkward arrest scene, but the comedian scenes are hilarious. The bag-head standup and the "marry an ugly woman" jokes were particularly funny. It also features classic 80s nudity, acting, and comedic content.
In conclusion, Night Patrol is a below-average addition to the comedy genre with a fun 80s vibe. I would score this a 4/10 and recommend skipping it.
Directed by Jackie Kong (Blood Diner), the film stars Linda Blair (The Exorcist), Jack Riley (Spaceballs), Billy Barty (Willow), Pat Morita (The Karate Kid), and Sydney Lassick (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).
This is one of those movies that has more misses than hits but is still fun to watch. It has a classic 80s vibe and some entertaining cameos. Pat Morita is always enjoyable. The film starts with an awkward arrest scene, but the comedian scenes are hilarious. The bag-head standup and the "marry an ugly woman" jokes were particularly funny. It also features classic 80s nudity, acting, and comedic content.
In conclusion, Night Patrol is a below-average addition to the comedy genre with a fun 80s vibe. I would score this a 4/10 and recommend skipping it.